Material Planning Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee the MRP, converting finished-goods production schedules into time-sensitive raw material and packaging needs.

• Determine net requirements by assessing available inventory, orders in transit, and co-manufacturer stock.

• Issue and manage material purchase orders with suppliers.

• Verify shipping dates, monitor open orders, and adjust orders as production schedules evolve.

• Establish safety stock, reorder thresholds, and component coverage objectives.

• Prepare materials at co-manufacturers in advance of production timelines.

• Reconcile material inventory, usage, and yield with co-manufacturers.

• Model production, inventory, and capacity scenarios in response to demand fluctuations, product launches, and supplier limitations.

• Recognize material-related risks and present alternatives and trade-offs to the team.

• Collaborate with Finance on material inventory finances, purchase obligations, and risks associated with excess and outdated components.

• Enhance materials planning tools and processes, including spreadsheet models and NetSuite.

• Report to the Director of Supply & Demand Planning and work in conjunction with Operations, co-manufacturers, suppliers, Quality, Finance, and Product teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in materials planning, MRP, or production planning within a CPG, food, beverage, or supplement company.

• Experience in planning materials for co-manufacturers and coordinating with their schedules, capacities, and lead times.

• Proficient in advanced Excel or Google Sheets, including the ability to create an MRP model from the ground up.

• Understanding of safety stock, reorder points, minimum order quantities, and component coverage strategies.

• Proven experience in managing purchasing and supplier relationships for raw materials and packaging.

• Capability to adjust material plans on the same day when production schedules or supplier timelines change.

• Skill in measuring outcomes related to material availability, shortages mitigated, inventory turnover, and cost savings.

• Resourceful and adept at establishing processes in a dynamic environment.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

• Bonus: Familiarity with powdered, instant, or shelf-stable beverage ingredients and packaging, or experience with planning tools/ERP systems such as NetSuite, Cin7, or Prediko.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees (Family coverage available at employee cost).

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Parental Leave.

• Free Access to Javvy Products.

• Career Growth Opportunities.

• Collaborative, Fast-Paced Start-Up Environment.

• Competitive Salary.